Assistant GIS Specialist

job summary: Randstad Digital is seeking a GIS Specialist for an exciting opportunity in the Kansas City area. The Assistant Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist supports the development, maintenance, analysis, and management of GIS data for a wide range of professional services. This role assists with GIS analysis, data development, data maintenance, and data preparation for use in GIS applications.

location: Kansas City, Missouri job type: Contract salary: $28 - 30 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors

responsibilities: Responsibilities

-Assist with GIS analysis, data development, data collection, and mapping for client projects while supporting both internal and external project teams.

-Assist with GIS metadata creation, digital feature extraction, land survey record searches, and ownership data research from a variety of sources.

-Assist with coordinate system projections and geospatial data transformations for project deliverables.

-Assist in creating and updating GIS maps, map layers, and geospatial databases.

-Assist with georeferencing raster and vector datasets.

-Support ad-hoc analyses and provide recommendations to help achieve business goals related to quality, billability, and utilization.

-Assist with quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of GIS deliverables to ensure compliance with client and project requirements.

-Utilize software applications and information from various sources (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, deeds, field notes, and other project documentation) to develop GIS maps supporting field personnel and client deliverables.

-Regularly communicate project status with project teams and clients to support successful project execution.

-Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

-Perform other duties as assigned.

qualifications: Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, or a closely related field

GIS Professional (GISP) certification or an ESRI technical certification is preferred but not required

Ability to work independently while demonstrating accuracy, reliability, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment with demonstrated critical thinking skills.

Basic proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online (AGOL), and Microsoft Office applications.

Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. -Prior internship and/or related consulting experience is preferred

Minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.

A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

Skills & Knowledge

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online (AGOL)

Esri Enterprise and other Esri products

ArcPy and basic Python scripting

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS data management and cartography

Technical writing

Project coordination

Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) -Strong verbal and written communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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Responsibilities

-Assist with GIS analysis, data development, data collection, and mapping for client projects while supporting both internal and external project teams.

-Assist with GIS metadata creation, digital feature extraction, land survey record searches, and ownership data research from a variety of sources.

-Assist with coordinate system projections and geospatial data transformations for project deliverables.

-Assist in creating and updating GIS maps, map layers, and geospatial databases.

-Assist with georeferencing raster and vector datasets.

-Support ad-hoc analyses and provide recommendations to help achieve business goals related to quality, billability, and utilization.

-Assist with quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of GIS deliverables to ensure compliance with client and project requirements.

-Utilize software applications and information from various sources (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, deeds, field notes, and other project documentation) to develop GIS maps supporting field personnel and client deliverables.

-Regularly communicate project status with project teams and clients to support successful project execution.

-Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

-Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, or a closely related field GIS Professional (GISP) certification or an ESRI technical certification is preferred but not required Ability to work independently while demonstrating accuracy, reliability, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment with demonstrated critical thinking skills. Basic proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online (AGOL), and Microsoft Office applications. Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. -Prior internship and/or related consulting experience is preferred Minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred. A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience. Skills & Knowledge ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online (AGOL) Esri Enterprise and other Esri products ArcPy and basic Python scripting Microsoft Office Suite GIS data management and cartography Technical writing Project coordination Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) -Strong verbal and written communication skills